Pecan Pear Tossed Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Pecan Pear Tossed Salad, the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty. This crowd-pleaser features crisp mixed greens, juicy slices of ripe pear, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and tart dried cranberries, all brought together with the irresistible crunch of homemade candied pecans. Drizzle it with a silky apple cider vinaigrette, made with honey and Dijon mustard for a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant yet easy salad is ideal for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or as a refreshing side dish. Discover how simple it is to create this gourmet delight that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pecans
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 6 cups Spring mix or mixed greens
- 2 Pears (ripe but firm)
- 0.5 cup Crumbled goat cheese
- 0.333 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the pecans and stir continuously until the sugar melts and coats the pecans, about 2 minutes. Transfer to parchment paper and let cool.
Wash and dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Core and thinly slice the pears. Add them to the salad bowl along with the goat cheese, dried cranberries, and cooled candied pecans.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified to make the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy the mix of sweet, tangy, and crunchy flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.1 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1355 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.4 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.9 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.7 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 381 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1413 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
